BSSC

Seismic Considerations for Steel Storage Racks Located in Areas Accessible to the Public FEMA 460
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Executive Summary and Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Damage to Steel Pallet Storage Racks and Content Spillage in Recent Earthquakes
Chapter 3 - Codes and Standards for Storage Racks
Chapter 4 - Current Storage Rack Seismic Design Practices
Chapter 5 - Performance Expectations for Storage Racks in Areas Accessible to the Public
Chapter 6 - Suggested Improvements to Current Storage Rack Seismic Design Practices
Chapter 7 - Guidelines and Responsibilities for Specifying
Chapter 8 - Suggested Improvements for Securing Contents within Storage Racks
Chapter 9 - Suggestions for Storage Rack Installation, Operation, Inspection, and Maintenance
Chapter 10 - Suggested Considerations for Quality Assurance Programs
Chapter 11 - Review of Past Seismic Research on Storage Rack Systems and Subassemblies
Chapter 12 - Inspection of Storage Racks and Recovery of Merchandise After Earthquakes
Chapter 13 - Summary and Recommendations
Chapter 14 - References and Selected Bibliography
Appendix A -	Development of an Analytical Model for the Displacement-Based Seismic Design of Storage Racks in Their Down-Aisle Direction.
Appendix B -	Recommended Modifications to ANSI MH 16.1-04 Specification for the Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks (RMI - 2002 Edition)
Appendix C - Recommended Modifications to the 2003 NEHRP Recommended Provisions
Appendix D - Acceptable Design and Analysis Methods for Use of Slabs-on-Grade as Foundations
Appendix E - BSSC Rack Project Reviewers and Workshop Participants

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